Operational Automation Integrator
About The Position
Analyze current laboratory processes and collaborate with laboratory management and Lean SMEs to identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and lean process improvements. Apply lean principles to support the successful integration of automation solutions into existing laboratory workflows, minimizing operational disruption. Partner with automation engineers to connect new automated equipment to existing workflows, data systems, and reporting environments. Translate automation and operational requirements into integration specifications, including data flow definitions, interface behavior and reliability constraints. Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, SOPs, and training materials. Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all automation projects. Collaborate with IT to establish and maintain secure network connectivity, segmentation, performance, and cybersecurity standards supporting laboratory automation. Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams to drive automation projects to completion. Serve as a site Subject Matter Expert (SME) working closely with lean and automation engineers, IT and the laboratory operations to help resolve integration-related issues across instrumentation, network communication and data workflows. Act as the technical integration lead for laboratory automation initiatives, supporting PMO-driven projects from concept through implementation. Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction, and carbon footprint impact resulting from projects. Ensure integrations comply with validation and qualification requirements defined by Quality Engineering. Assist and consult with other Eurofins BPT sites in North America. Collaborate with local college/university robotics teams to drive innovation and creative solutions. Attend Lean/Automation topic related conferences/networking forums and present on behalf of the company as applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation or related technical field
- Minimum 3 years industry experience in Laboratory or manufacturing environments
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of scripting or lightweight programming
- Experience in validation or qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Familiarity with GMP standards and continuous improvement frameworks
Responsibilities
- Analyze current laboratory processes and collaborate with laboratory management and Lean SMEs to identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and lean process improvements
- Apply lean principles to support the successful integration of automation solutions into existing laboratory workflows, minimizing operational disruption
- Partner with automation engineers to connect new automated equipment to existing workflows, data systems, and reporting environments
- Translate automation and operational requirements into integration specifications, including data flow definitions, interface behavior and reliability constraints
- Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, SOPs, and training materials
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all automation projects
- Collaborate with IT to establish and maintain secure network connectivity, segmentation, performance, and cybersecurity standards supporting laboratory automation
- Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams to drive automation projects to completion
- Serve as a site Subject Matter Expert (SME) working closely with lean and automation engineers, IT and the laboratory operations to help resolve integration-related issues across instrumentation, network communication and data workflows
- Act as the technical integration lead for laboratory automation initiatives, supporting PMO-driven projects from concept through implementation
- Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction, and carbon footprint impact resulting from projects
- Ensure integrations comply with validation and qualification requirements defined by Quality Engineering
- Assist and consult with other Eurofins BPT sites in North America
- Collaborate with local college/university robotics teams to drive innovation and creative solutions
- Attend Lean/Automation topic related conferences/networking forums and present on behalf of the company as applicable
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Dental and vision options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
